Development and Communication Coordinator

Job Description

Development and Communication Coordinator

Public Advocates Inc. is a nonprofit law firm and advocacy organization that challenges the systemic causes of poverty and racial discrimination by strengthening community voices in public policy and achieving tangible legal victories advancing education, housing and transit equity. We spur change through collaboration with grassroots groups representing low-income communities, people of color and immigrants, combined with strategic policy reform, media advocacy and litigation, “making rights real” across California since 1971.

Duties/Responsibilities

Provide administrative and clerical support to Development and Communications
Assist with donor cultivation, appeals and campaigns, maintain donor database records
Manage web site content updating process
Organize and prepare reports, documents, correspondence, and materials for development and communication and for program work, including policy advocacy, media, and community collaboration; coordinate follow up activities
Draft, edit and distribute media releases, develop and maintain press lists, follow up with press contacts, support press conferences and monitor news coverage
Research donors and foundations
Assist with special event coordination
Other responsibilities as needed



Qualifications

Superior organizational and time and project management skills, detail oriented
Good judgment and ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential matters
Good written and oral communication skills; ability to proofread accurately and draft correspondence
Advanced computer skills for web development, donor management, and in Microsoft Office applications
Fast and willing learner, team-player, and adaptable
Skills or experience with graphic design, web, social media development, video and audio, and organizational, writing and editing skills, highly valued. Experience preferred includes development or events coordination, database or profile management, and experience working in an office setting.


Qualities expected of all Public Advocates staff include integrity, high professional standards, and commitment to progressive social change, our mission, and working successfully with diverse colleagues, clients and collaborators. We value cooperation, candor, flexibility, resilience, optimism, curiosity, and sense of humor.

Compensation & Work Setting

This is a part-time, temporary position (25-30 hours/week for six months) with possibility of longer-term engagement. Non-profit salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Scheduling flexibility. We are a hard-working, dedicated, congenial team of sixteen. We provide good feedback and opportunities to learn. Our main office located on the Embarcadero in San Francisco, near the Ferry Building, convenient to public transportation.


To Apply

Email a resume, cover letter explaining your qualifications, and three references to Rebecca Durlin Smith at rdurlin@publicadvocates.org.


Affirmative Action

Public Advocates values diversity. We encourage all interested individuals to apply, including people of color, women, people with disabilities, people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender, and anyone belonging to another federal or state protected category.


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